Poco M8 Power 5G vs Poco M8x 5G
It's close. Buy Poco M8 Power 5G if you want more speed for games. Buy Poco M8x 5G if you want to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedPoco M8 Power 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, speed score 3 out of 10, against 2.
- UpdatesIt's a tie
- PricePoco M8x 5G. Costs 16% less.
Overall it's close, so pick the one that wins on what matters most to you.
Side by side
| Spec | Poco M8 Power 5G | Poco M8x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹24,999 | ₹20,999 |
| Launched | 4 August 2026 | 21 August 2026 |
| Software now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.1/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Battery | 8000mAh battery gave Smartprix about 9 to 10 hours of screen time, so most people get two days; 45W charging takes almost 2 hours. | 7900mAh battery gave FoneArena over 8 hours of screen time across almost two days; 45W charging takes about 2 hours. |
| Camera | One useful 50MP camera that is decent in daylight but blurry indoors, and video stops at 1080p. | One 50MP camera that is good in daylight; low light and video stabilisation are weak. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is fine for apps and social media, below average for games. | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 handles apps and light games; heavy games struggle. |
| Catch | Mono speaker, no NFC in India, weak cameras and slow charging; heavy at 225g. | Low-resolution LCD screen, heavy at 232g, no NFC, and only 4GB RAM in the base model. |
| Updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Poco M8 Power 5G | Poco M8x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2396) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.95GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 613 | Adreno 613 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSD expansion) | 4GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSD expansion) |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7900 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD 3.0), 22.5W reverse wired | 45W wired (91mobiles lists 33W), 22.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP Samsung main (1/2.76", f/1.8, 28mm, PDAF) + 2 MP auxiliary; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 1080p 30fps video | 50 MP main (f/1.8, no OIS); 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 1080p 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP65 | IP64 |
| Size and weight | 8.4mm thick, 225g | 8.8mm thick, 232g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, no NFC in India, IR blaster, USB-C, no 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, no NFC per FoneArena, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single speaker with 200% volume boost; haptics feel cheap per Smartprix | Stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 960Hz PWM with DC dimming; 240Hz touch sampling | Not officially stated; 240Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Graphite cooling (10,416 sq mm per Smartprix) | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, Silver, Blaze Orange | Leather Green, Cobalt Blue, Black |
Where to buy
- Poco M8 Power 5G₹24,999
- Poco M8x 5G₹20,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Poco M8 Power 5G or Poco M8x 5G?
- It's close. Buy Poco M8 Power 5G if you want more speed for games. Buy Poco M8x 5G if you want to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Poco M8 Power 5G is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Poco M8 Power 5G costs ₹24,999, Poco M8x 5G costs ₹20,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Poco M8 Power 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16). Poco M8x 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).